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EF12 HNT

2012 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,325 mi
Last recorded124,325 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 HNT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 124,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre nailed but has no signs of leak

Offside Front Headlamp unit condensated

Offside Front Track rod end has slight play

Rear Nsr and Osr trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 Jan 2025 114,601 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 114,601 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 109,197 miles

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Pass 16 Feb 2023 103,064 miles

low emssion

Pass 22 Oct 2021 95,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,841 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 87,841 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 77,636 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,985 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 55,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2017 55,393 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2016 43,026 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 33,690 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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EF12 HNT is a 2012 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF12 HNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF12 HNT registered?

EF12 HNT is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is EF12 HNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 HNT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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